Brian Strand Poet Narrative

Vignette-The Ballad

Travelled from mouth to mouth
North,west,east & south
Far feom the censor's pen-
In memory now,long gone
This poetry of anon

Tribute to the many anon poets who use this form(often with song) 'merely written for the 
people' becoming worksongs/chanties etc outrunning the state censor & fanning freedom's 
flame in al men's hearts.

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Audrey Haick January 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM Amen! I am sure these anon poets would be pleased with this gracious narrative poem, Brian. Peace, Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire January 25, 2010 at 8:27 AM Isn't it wonderful our thoughts don't have to be censored, Brian! Ah, the freedom that fills our hearts when we write. Nice work, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 25, 2010 at 7:50 AM Informative and knowledgeable write for u to share with us all... thankxxx for the explanation also.. this short narrative says much in few words.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Sara Kendrick January 25, 2010 at 5:19 AM Some of these are good, interesting stories. Keep the educational pen flowing. Sara

Sean Kelly January 25, 2010 at 4:01 AM Or as we know them " Come-all-yees" !!....

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 25, 2010 at 2:07 AM Great tribute to anon poets, Brian. God bless them for their many words... And we thank Him for freedom to write and sign our names without fear of death. (Hopefully that freedom shall continue for generations to come.) Thanks for writing this. Sincerely, Dane Ann